Extension cabinet for electrical systems and method

Abstract

An extension device for an electrical cabinet includes a plurality of panel members, an access port in a first panel member of the plurality of panel members, a top engaging the plurality of panel members, and wherein the plurality of panel members is connected and defines a functional area.

1. An extension device for an electrical cabinet comprising:
 a plurality of panel members;  
 an access port in a first panel member of said plurality of panel members, wherein said access port provides access to said electrical cabinet and wherein said plurality of panel members is interconnected and defines a functional area;  
 a top engaging said plurality of panel members;  
 an access panel positioned internal to said functional area and movable between a resting position and a non-resting position, said access panel having openings for dissipating heat; and  
 at least one door enclosing the functional area, the door being positionable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the access panel in its resting position is substantially parallel to the at least one door when the at least one door is in its closed position, and the access panel in its non-resting position permits access to the functional area.  
 
   
   
     2. The extension device according to  claim 1  wherein said top is formed from a panel member of said plurality of panel members. 
   
   
     3. The extension device according to  claim 1  wherein at least one cross member engages at least one panel member of said plurality of panel members.